Pepper Oysters

GreekVegetarianIntermediate3 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 each doz. oysters, shucked (save liquor)
  • 1 each T. or more lime juice
  • 2 each T. olive oil
  • 2 each tsp. whole peppercorns
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • 6 each cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oyster liquor to simmering.

  2. 2

    Add oysters and poach 2-3 minutes until edges start to curl.

  3. 3

    Drain oysters; reserve broth.

  4. 4

    Pound peppercorns, salt, and garlic together.

  5. 5

    Add lime juice and sufficient reserved broth (3-4 tablespoons) to make paste.

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil, add bay leaf and peppercorn mixture.

  7. 7

    Cook 3 minutes at high heat, while stirring.

  8. 8

    Remove pan from heat and add oysters.

  9. 9

    Cool and refrigerate at least overnight.

  10. 10

    Serve at room temperature.

  11. 11

    May be stored in refrigerator for several days before serving.

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